This week only, from March 3-5, ACU's music department will host its first ever Choral Artist-in-Residence, ACU alum Dianne Brumley. Brumley is the director emeritus of choral studies at the University of Texas at Brownville. She brings with her the experience of a career of more than 40 years in the rehearsal room and on stage. After graduating ... [Read More…]
ACU’s A Capella Chorus continues long tradition
Because of ACU's Church of Christ background, a capella music has been an important part of university culture. One of ACU's oldest a cappella groups is the A Capella Chorus, directed by Jeff Goolsby. From a young age Goolsby knew that music was "the only thing" he wanted to do. He graduated from ACU in 2001 with a degree in music ... [Read More…]
Homecoming choir concert embraces ACU traditions
The ACU homecoming choir concert will take place Saturday morning at 11:45 in the Williams Performing Arts Center recital hall. Dr. Paul Piersall, interim director of choral activities, said the concert will feature a variety of music spanning both contemporary and traditional genres. "We try to put together a program that is entertaining but has ... [Read More…]
Chorus, Singers to give tryouts
Naomi Worley - ngw10a@acu.edu Sean Pullen - sep09a@acu.edu The A Cappella Chorus and the ACU Singers will be holding auditions for the 2012/2013 school year on May 4 from 8 a.m until 4 p.m. Students who are interested in joining either choir must sign up for an audition with Dr. Sean Pullen, the Director of Choral Activities. A sign up sheet is ... [Read More…]
Choir concerts to bring variety to WPAC
The ACU choirs will give their first major concert Tuesday. The performance will feature a wide variety of pieces sung by the music department's three choral groups. The University Chorale, the A Cappella Chorus and the new ACU Singers will repeat the performance the following Saturday at 11:45 a.m. for the Homecoming Choral Concert, a popular ... [Read More…]
University Chorale offers class
The University Chorale is looking for students who enjoy singing and meeting new friends to join the Chorale for the spring semester. The University Chorale will offer a class, MPEV 202-01, for credit or no credit. Students who choose the for-credit option will pay regular tuition fees and get a transcript grade. Students who choose the no-credit ... [Read More…]